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YJ51 UCM

2001 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

232,040 mi
Last recorded232,040 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Galaxy97,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 UCM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 232,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 187,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside inner outer sill corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 187,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16/97w (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides will need attention soon (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion outer sills

Pass 28 Mar 2017 182,548 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 176,676 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' ns swept area and os swept area (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

advanced corrosion to os and ns front chassis outriggers

both rear tyres worn low and worn on edges

spare tyre worn near legal limit

Fail 31 Mar 2016 176,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' ns swept area and os swept area (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

advanced corrosion to os and ns front chassis outriggers

both rear tyres worn low and worn on edges

spare tyre worn near legal limit

Pass 1 May 2015 162,440 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight deterioration to rear number plate

spare tyre worn near legal limit

Fail 1 May 2015 162,440 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight deterioration to rear number plate

spare tyre worn near legal limit

Pass 7 May 2014 150,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight deterioration to rear number plate

some corrosion to edges of all brake discs

Fail 6 May 2014 150,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight deterioration to rear number plate

some corrosion to edges of all brake discs

Pass 7 May 2013 134,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to os front metal brake pipe at brake caliper

rear wiper blade splitting

some corrosion to outer edge of os rear brake disc

some corrosion to rear exhaust joint

Fail 7 May 2013 134,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to os front metal brake pipe at brake caliper

rear wiper blade splitting

some corrosion to outer edge of os rear brake disc

some corrosion to rear exhaust joint

Pass 3 May 2012 121,959 miles

windscreen chipped on os and ns swept areas

Fail 3 May 2012 121,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

windscreen chipped on os and ns swept areas

Fail 5 May 2011 111,779 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

windscreen chipped in os and ns swept areas

Pass 5 May 2011 111,779 miles

windscreen chipped in os and ns swept areas

Pass 4 May 2010 98,684 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 98,684 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 87,784 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,916 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 79,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 69,320 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar link joints

Pass 3 May 2006 60,736 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges †spare tyre worn on edges

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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YJ51 UCM is a 2001 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2001 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 97,508 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ51 UCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ51 UCM is a 2001 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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